Closure notice: The Bruce Gallery (A Traveler’s Journey Exhibition) will be CLOSED Tuesdays from September to November, 2026, to support seasonal programming:
Closure notice: The Bruce Gallery (A Traveler’s Journey Exhibition) will be CLOSED Wednesday, October 28, Thursday, October 29 and Wednesday, November 4, 2026. It will also be closed Friday, November 6, 2026, from 10am to 1pm.
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Seasonal Closure: The Museum’s exterior exhibits, including the Mackenzie Log Home and the S.S No. 10 Amabel Log School House, are now CLOSED for the season.
| Monday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Individual | $8.00 + HST |
| Children (4-12) | $4.00 + HST |
| Student | $6.00 + HST |
| Senior | $6.00 + HST |
| Archives | $6.00 + HST |
| Children (3 & under) | FREE |
Enjoy the many benefits of Membership. Not only will you receive FREE admission for a whole year, but so much more!
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Southampton, ON Canada N0H 2L0
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If you believe that you are never too old to have fun, try something new, and be creative…“I’m Not Done Yet!” is for you! “I’m Not Done Yet!” — a fun, creative arts workshop for adults 55 and older comes to Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre this fall. Once a week, participants will gather […]
Join community members from the Chippewas of Saugeen and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation for more insight about the Witness Blanket exhibit and deeper awareness into local and person experiences. Wednesdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 18 and 25 The Witness Blanket is a powerful art installation created […]
Join us for a photography themed Maker Day inspired by our exhibit “A Traveler’s Journey”. Young creators will get behind the lens with a full-day hands-on photography workshop from Focus on Nature! Learn basic photography skills, get outside on a photo walk, edit, and share your images in this fantastic day of capturing the world around us. Grab your spot today and Make it Snappy! Ages 5-10 […]
October 16 | 10:30 AM Celebrate the first PA Day of the school year with a day at the movies and FREE popcorn! Enjoy two family friendly films on the big screen in our Bruce Power Theatre, then stay to explore the Museum exhibits and galleries. Members FREE. General Admission applies. Pre-register to save your seat! Please note that selections are subject to […]
October 16 | 1:00 PM Celebrate the first PA Day of the school year with a day at the movies and FREE popcorn! Enjoy two family friendly films on the big screen in our Bruce Power Theatre, then stay to explore the Museum exhibits and galleries. Members FREE. General Admission applies. Pre-register to save your seat! Please note that selections are subject to […]
Friday, October 16 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Join Beth Gilhespy for a guided tour of the best geology hikes in Grey and Bruce Counties, selected from the Walking Through Time book series. From dramatic cliffs and hidden caves to ancient coral reefs, waterfalls, fossils, karst landscapes and sweeping Georgian Bay vistas, this talk explores the stories written in stone across […]
Walk for Wenjack October 19 | 1:00 PM Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, Southampton, gather at Fairy Lake Pavilion. Refreshments provided. Walk for Wenjack events in Bruce County are hosted in partnership with Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, Bruce County Public Library, Town of Saugeen Shores, Municipality of Kincardine, Municipality of Brockton. See […]
Secret Path Screenings October 19 – Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre The Secret Path is an animated film adaptation of Gord Downie’s album and Jeff Lemire’s graphic novel. Working with Downie’s poetry and music, Lemire has created a powerful visual representation of the life of Chanie Wenjack. The film is divided into ten chapters, each a song from […]
If you believe that you are never too old to have fun, try something new, and be creative…“I’m Not Done Yet!” is for you! “I’m Not Done Yet!” — a fun, creative arts workshop for adults 55 and older comes to Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre this fall. Once a week, participants will gather […]
Join community members from the Chippewas of Saugeen and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation for more insight about the Witness Blanket exhibit and deeper awareness into local and person experiences. Wednesdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 18 and 25 The Witness Blanket is a powerful art installation created […]
Thursday, October 22 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM In honour of Remembrance Day, we welcome acclaimed historian, broadcaster, and bestselling author Ted Barris for a presentation based on his book Rush to Danger: Medics in the Line of Fire. This compelling talk highlights the significant contributions of military medics, surgeons, nursing sisters, stretcher-bearers, orderlies, and ambulance drivers who disregarded their […]
October 23 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Drop off the kids for a frightfully fun Hallowe’en costume party, featuring special after-hours access to the Museum, spooky crafts and games, a pizza dinner, and a movie with popcorn — plus plenty of spooky surprises for those brave enough to join in! Ages 8-12 years | Space is limited, pre-registration and prepayment required. […]
